Top 10 Best Hawaii Public Schools (2024)

Hawaii is the #50 largest school system in the United States, serving 173,178 students across the 295 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 129 private schools, serving 39,448 students). 81% of all K-12 students in Hawaii are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 50%.
The top ranked public schools in Hawaii are Momilani Elementary School, Hokulani Elementary School and Nuuanu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 89% (majority Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(HI) School Average
Asian
26%
Hispanic
18%
Black
1%
White
11%
Hawaiian
26%
Two or more races
18%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Hawaii (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #22.
Hokulani Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #33.
Nuuanu Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #44.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #55.
Noelani Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #66.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #88.
Waikiki Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #99.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Aikahi Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944

Best Hawaii Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
55
27,484
87%
185
115,004
90%
21
9,658
86%
34
21,032
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked public schools in Hawaii include Momilani Elementary School, Hokulani Elementary School and Nuuanu Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawaii?
295 public schools are located in Hawaii.
What percentage of students in Hawaii go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Hawaii are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Minority enrollment in Hawaii is 89% (majority Asian)

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